Former Murphy High and University of Mobile standout signs with Chicago White Sox

MOBILE, Ala. -- Former University of Mobile and Murphy High pitcher Nelson Curry has signed a professional contract with the Chicago White Sox. He has been assigned to the White Sox rookie league team in Great Falls, Mont.

Nelson Curry, who recently signed a professoinal contract with the Chicago White Sox, played high school baseball at Murphy High in Mobile.

A right-handed pitcher, Curry went undrafted in June's MLB Amateur Draft. On Sunday, he made his professional debut, according to a news release from the University of Mobile, and allowed one hit and one walk in one inning of work. He also struck out one batter for the Great Falls Voyagers of the rookie level Pioneer League.

Curry posted a 7-5 record in two seasons at Mobile, fanning 58 in 79 2/3 innings of work. He also appeared in 113 games as an outfielder/designated hitter and posted a .349 batting average.

Last season, he was 5-5 with a 7.26 ERA for Mobile.

"He has a really good arm, a very live arm," University of Mobile coach Mike Jacobs said. "As the year went on, he developed his control and pitched really well down the stretch, and showed scouts that he could get people out."

A native of Mobile, Curry is the 27th University of Mobile baseball player to sign a pro contract. Former Ram Saul Rivera is currently sporting a 2.87 ERA in Triple-A for the Syracuse Chiefs, while Mobile native Kyle McPherson has posted a 5-3 record while splitting time between short-season Class A State College Spikes and Class A West Virginia Power.

Mobile Alum J.C. Romero is a key member of the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen.